Finsecur
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersNanterre, France
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Finsecur firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Finsecur
- Legal name
- Finsecur SAS
- Website
- https://finsecur.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Finsecur industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Safety Systems
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (56162), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- SIC
- Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)
Keywords
Where Finsecur is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nanterre
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
Finsecur business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fire Safety Hardware Sales: Sale of fire detection and alarm equipment including SSI categories A/B, detection systems, manual triggers, diffusers, and extinction systems. Products are CE and NF certified.
- Maintenance Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services across the entire French territory with 24/7 on-call technical support. Certified APSAD services.
- Installation Services (SIM): Natural smoke extraction installation and maintenance through SIM subsidiary (acquired 2012), specializing in natural smoke exhaust systems for all building types.
- Training Services: Technical training sessions for customers to achieve independence in sizing, installation, and configuration of systems. Certified Qualiopi.
- After-Sales Service (SAV): RMA service for product repairs, replacements, and technical support throughout product lifecycle.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Professional fire safety equipment sold through certified installers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Finsecur product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Finsecur designs, manufactures and maintains fire safety systems including automatic detection (SEXTANT, CAP, BORÉAL, MISTRAL, SONAR-SDCCT), control panels (OCÉAN, Baltic, PACIFIC, KARA), Type 2B/3/4 alarm equipment (SONORA II, CELTIC, ECHO), automatic gas extinction (FINEXT') and natural smoke extraction (SIM), as well as industrial sound and light signaling (KM Secur). All products conform to EN 54 and NF SSI standards, certified by CNPP, and the company supports them with installation, preventive/corrective maintenance, training and after-sales services across France and through subsidiaries in the UK and Spain.
Product overview
Finsecur is an independent French manufacturer of fire safety and gas extinction systems with over 25 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on complete Security Fire Systems (SSI) across categories A, B, and Types 1-4, comprising control units (ECS/CMSI), detection equipment, manual triggers, alarm systems, and smoke extraction solutions. The core product families include: OCÉAN-A and Baltic series addressable control units for Category A/B SSI; SONORA II and CELTIC autonomous alarm blocks for Type 2B/3 systems; ECHO wireless and wired Type 4 equipment; SEXTANT detection portfolio including optical, heat, linear, aspirating detectors and thermal cameras; gas extinction systems under the FINEXT' brand for critical infrastructure; SIM natural smoke extraction systems; and KM Secur industrial signaling products. Supporting the hardware portfolio, Finsecur offers software tools (CMSI PACIFIC, BALTIC PC, BUSTOOL) for configuration and maintenance, along with training (Finsecur Academy), maintenance, and after-sales services. The company maintains full control of the value chain from R&D through manufacturing, holding over 100 patents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FINEXT'®: Gamme de systèmes d'extinction automatique à gaz pour environnements critiques - détection incendie précoce et extinction rapide
- SEXTANT
- SONAR
- CAP
- BORÉAL
- MISTRAL
- ECHO
- SONORA II
- CELTIC
- OCÉAN
- BALTIC
- PACIFIC
- KARA
- Lotus Plus
- Caraibes
- Corail
- SIM
- KM Secur
Products and services
- OCÉAN-A ECS Addressable Control and Signaling Equipment (ECS) designed to manage Fire Detection Systems (SDI) in Category A SSI fire safety installations. For enterprise and ERP fire safety projects.
- OCÉAN-A CMSI Centralizer of Fire Safety Implementation (CMSI) designed to manage Fire Safety Implementation Systems in Category A SSI. For enterprise and ERP fire safety projects.
- Baltic 512 ECS Addressable Control and Signaling Equipment (ECS) designed to manage Fire Detection Systems (SDI) in Category A SSI fire safety installations.
- Baltic 512 ECS/CMSI Combined addressable ECS and CMSI for Category A SSI fire safety systems.
- Baltic 1024 ECS Addressable ECS with higher capacity (1024 points) for managing Category A fire detection systems.
- PACIFIC Type A Centralizer of Fire Safety Implementation (CMSI) for managing Safety Implementation Systems in Category A SSI.
- Kara 8 UP Conventional ECS and CMSI combination unit for Category A SSI fire safety systems.
- ECHO Type 4 Alarm Equipment Range Wireless, mains-powered and autonomous Type 4 fire alarm equipment offering reliable and quick installation with integrated manual triggers and sirens (variants ET4R, EDMR, EDSR, EDLR, EDSLR, EMESR, EMCR, ET4S-2Z, ET4S-4Z, EDS, EDL, EDSL, ET4). For ERP and small establishments.
- SONORA II Alarm Range Complete alarm solution for Type 2B and Type 3 SSI fire safety systems, available as BAAS/BAAL/BAASL variants with sound, light and recorded message options.
- CELTIC PR4/PR8 Principal autonomous alarm blocks (BAAS) managing 4 or 8 loops of manual triggers for Type 2B SSI systems.
- SEXTANT-DOA Addressable optical smoke detector with 7 adjustable sensitivity thresholds for early fire detection.
- SEXTANT-DOC-S Conventional optical smoke detector for point detection in fire safety systems.
- SEXTANT-DOR / SEXTANT-DMR Radio addressable optical smoke detector and radio addressable manual trigger with test function, for wireless fire detection installations.
- SEXTANT-IR3+Ex Point-type infrared flame detector designed to distinguish genuine flame radiation from interference sources, for ATEX hazardous environments.
- CAP Series Heat/Smoke Detectors Heat detectors (CAP 200/212/212A/312A/112A) in conventional and addressable variants, with combined smoke-heat options for 12V or 24V systems.
- BORÉAL LR Linear Smoke Detector Linear optical smoke detector with reflector, managed remotely by a control module installed at human height.
- MISTRAL 50/100/200 LCD Aspirating Smoke Detectors High-sensitivity aspirating smoke detectors (DFHS) designed for simple installation and startup with optimal performance.
- SONAR-SDCCT Thermal Camera Detector Thermal camera-based heat detector composed of 4 thermal detection cameras for enhanced fire detection.
- SONAR-SDFG Duct Housing Unit Universal duct housing unit for optical automatic detection, compatible with CAP and SEXTANT addressable or conventional ranges.
- SEXTANT Manual Trigger Family Manual trigger family including SEXTANT DMA/DMC/DMC-V/DMC-S/DF/BCM addressable and conventional variants, ensuring instant alarm transmission in emergency situations.
- FINEXT' Gas Extinction Systems Automatic gas fire extinction systems designed for critical environments (data centers, archives, industrial sites), ensuring early fire detection and rapid extinction without damaging electronic equipment.
- Pôle IEAG (Gas Extinction Installation Division) Dedicated division for automatic gas extinction installations (IEAG) providing comprehensive support for data centers, archives, and industrial sites.
- Corail 24-2 (CP/CM/RL) Security Power Supplies Security power supplies (AES) designed for Fire Detection Systems (DSI) and fire safety implementation systems.
- SIM Natural Smoke Extraction Natural smoke extraction systems with complete Studies-Works-Maintenance service. CE and NF certified, with expertise since 1977. SIM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finsecur (acquired 2012).
- KM Secur Sound & Light Signaling Complete range of sound and light safety signaling equipment (sirens, visual indicators, custom alert installations) with 30+ years of experience. Wholly-owned subsidiary of Finsecur (acquired 2006).
- TASMAN Technical Alarm System Technical alarm system for identifying installation defects quickly through performant and easy-to-use solutions.
- ÉGÉE-LCD Smoke Extraction Management Smoke extraction management system for residential buildings (3rd and 4th family), supporting up to 20 levels.
- CALYPSO-II / CALYPSO-II-R DAAF Autonomous smoke detectors and warning devices (DAAF) for individual or collective housing, with optional radio link for networked installations.
- Lotus Plus / Caraibes DAD Fire Door Closers Autonomous Trigger Detectors (DAD) for automatic fire door closure, integrating smoke detection and control modules.
- SIRROCO Sound Diffusers High-power sound diffusers certified to EN54-3 standard, with voice message capability in French or English for evacuation.
- Finsecur Academy Training Services Technical training sessions enabling clients to master installation, operation and maintenance of Finsecur systems, with Qualiopi certification.
- Finsecur Maintenance Services Preventive and corrective maintenance ensuring proper functioning and compliance of equipment with 24/7 emergency support across the French territory. APSAD certified.
- Finsecur After-Sales Service (SAV) After-sales service providing diagnosis, repair or replacement of products with complete traceability of operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products certified by CNPP European reference laboratory meeting EN 54 and NF SSI standards
Companies that use Finsecur
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Finsecur technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Finsecur partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SIM (Société d'Innovation en Maitrise)coreFrench company specialized in natural smoke extraction since 1977, acquired by Finsecur in 2012. SIM designs and manufactures control devices for fire safety, particularly natural smoke extraction. Offers complete services: Studies - Works - Maintenance. CE and NF certified.
- KMsecurcoreFrench company designing, manufacturing, and distributing sound and light signaling equipment for safety since 1986. Acquired by Finsecur in 2006. Specializes in audible and visual warning systems for emergency situations, PPMS, and industrial applications. Over 30 years of experience and industry leader.
- TheFireBeamcoreUK-based subsidiary operating as Finsecur's direct market presence in the United Kingdom, extending the company's influence on the European stage.
- DetnovcoreSpain-based subsidiary providing Finsecur's direct market presence in Spain, reinforcing the company's European influence.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Finsecur competitors and assessment
Company assessmentPeers
Direct peers
- Hochiki Europe: Direct competitor in fire detection products including addressable optical/heat detectors, control panels, and aspirating systems. Competes with Finsecur across European fire detection installations with overlapping EN 54 product portfolios.
- Apollo Fire Detectors: UK-based manufacturer of fire detection devices (analog addressable and conventional detectors, sounders, visual indicators). Direct competitor to Finsecur's SEXTANT and SONAR product lines in European commercial and industrial fire detection.
- Nittan Europe: Manufacturer of addressable and conventional fire detection equipment, control panels, and ancillaries with strong European presence. Direct overlap with Finsecur's OCÉAN and BALTIC addressable ECS/CMSI offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Notifier by Honeywell: Global fire alarm and detection brand within Honeywell Building Technologies. Competes with Finsecur across commercial fire detection panels and detection devices but as part of Honeywell's broader BMS portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Finsecur social profiles
Digital presenceFinsecur compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Finsecur financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Finsecur leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Finsecur subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Finsecur funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Finsecur M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Finsecur
What does Finsecur do?
Finsecur designs, manufactures and maintains fire safety systems including automatic detection (SEXTANT, CAP, BORÉAL, MISTRAL, SONAR-SDCCT), control panels (OCÉAN, Baltic, PACIFIC, KARA), Type 2B/3/4 alarm equipment (SONORA II, CELTIC, ECHO), automatic gas extinction (FINEXT') and natural smoke extraction (SIM), as well as industrial sound and light signaling (KM Secur). All products conform to EN 54 and NF SSI standards, certified by CNPP, and the company supports them with installation, preventive/corrective maintenance, training and after-sales services across France and through subsidiaries in the UK and Spain.
Is Finsecur a public or private company?
Finsecur is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Finsecur founded?
Finsecur was founded in 1994. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Finsecur based?
Finsecur is headquartered in Nanterre, France, in the Europe region.
How does Finsecur make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Fire Safety Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are maintenance Services, installation Services (SIM), training Services and after-Sales Service (SAV).
Who are Finsecur's main competitors?
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Products) is listed as a peer. Direct peers are Hochiki Europe, Apollo Fire Detectors and Nittan Europe. Notifier by Honeywell is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Finsecur have an API?
No public API is recorded for Finsecur.
What industry is Finsecur in?
Finsecur's product category is Fire Safety Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAJAC, Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service), with a secondary code of IMAIAJAE, Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood). Its NAICS code is 56162 and its SIC code is 3829.